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11. Planet of the Apes
Based on both the movie series and the mid-70's TV show, this was a beautiful line of figures, rich in detail and playability. Numerous accessories and playsets make this as equally popular as the larger Star Trek and Super hero lines. Due to continued rumors of a new POTA film, these figures are more popular than ever with collectors, and their scarcity is evident.
One detail to note about the Apes figures is that all the Ape characters have new, hairy hands. The grip is the same as normal hands, but the Ape versions have hair sculpted on the back. These hands were also used for Star Trek's Gorn, the Super hero Falcon, and the Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch (Zira hands, in green)
Two costume variations exist, and are both hard to come by. Later run figures of both Cornelius and Zira came with brown shirts. The brown tops often went with the green bottoms.
Two often asked questions relate to the confusion of identities. The first is between General Urko and General Ursus. When the animated Planet of the Apes show was on TV, the names of the two generals were switched. Mego then re-issued the old figures with the reversed names to match the TV series. Urko became Ursus, and vice versa. For the record, General Urko is the figure with the purple pants and the helmet molded onto his head. Ursus is the gorilla dressed the same as the soldier ape.
The second is the matter of Galen and Cornelius. Both figures are identical to each other, with the only difference being body type. Cornelius, Type I body, came first, and was played in the movies by Roddy McDowell. Later, McDowell played the character Galen on the TV show. When the Galen figure was released, Mego was using the new, Type II bodies. Confused? Yeah, well so are we.
11a. Planet of the Apes Figures
Allen Virdon
Blonde Astronaut, moccasins, orange terry cloth pants, orange terry cloth shirt and brown vest.
Peter Burke
Brunette Astronaut, moccasins, orange terry cloth pants, brown shirt and burlap vest.
Astronaut
Blue nylon jumpsuit, short black boots, white belt and helmet with blue visor.
Cornelius
Olive Drab tights, OD shirt w/leather and fur accents, brown moccasins
Dr. Zaius
Tall black boots with design on sides, white pants, white and brown shirt.
Galen
Olive drab tights, olive drab shirt w/leather and fur accents, brown moccasins
General Urko
Tall black boots, purple tights, tan and brown leather shirt with purple sleeves, bandoleer with knife sheath, knife, and rifle. Urko has a helmet molded into his head.
General Ursus
Tall black boots, brown tights, blue leather and brown shirt, gloves, bandoleer with knife sheath, knife, rifle.
Soldier Ape
Shirt black boots, brown tights, blue leather and brown shirt, gloves, bandoleer, and rifle.
Zira
Olive drab skirt, olive drab blouse w/leather accents, brown western boots
11b. Planet of the Apes Accessories
Action Stallion
Battering Ram
Catapult and Wagon
Dr. Zaius' Throne
Jail
Rock Launcher
11c. Planet of the Apes Playsets
Forbidden Zone Trap
Fortress
Tree House
Village
12. Robin Hood and his Merry Men
Another series based on popular myth, legend and countless movies. Beautifully costumed and detailed, this is a terrific line of action figures. They were only available at Type I figures, in window boxes.
Robin Hood
Green boots, yellow tights, green and yellow shirt, green belt, dagger, bow, quiver, and green hat
Little John
Brown boots, brown tights, brown and yellow hooded shirt, brown belt, dagger, staff, and brown hat
Will Scarlet
Red boots, gray tights, red, gray and blue hooded shirt, dagger, bow, quiver, black belt with sheath and sword.
Friar Tuck
Sandals, brown hooded robe, belt, sack of gold, and staff.
13. Starsky & Hutch
Another line of toys from another TV show. Sense a pattern? This line is notable that 2/5ths of the characters were African American; Huggy Bear and Capt. Dobey. For the record, Starsky has dark hair, Hutch in the blond.
Starsky
Brown moccasins, blue denim pants and blue turtleneck shirt.
Hutch
Black boots, blue denim pants, yellow shirt and brown vest.
Chopper
Black shoes, blue denim pants and orange and blue sweater.
Huggy Bear
Black shoes, blue denim pants and jacket, red neckerchief.
Dobey
Brown shoes, blue pants and suit coat with white buttons and white shirt.
The only vehicle for this line was a Starsky and Hutch's famous red Grand Torino car.
14. Star Trek
An impressive line based on the world famous TV show. These figures were released during the time of the animated show, and some of the aliens came from that series. Some of the designs were good, but others, like the Mugato, were way off the mark. Again, remember that the male crew had black boots built in as the lower leg. Available only on cards, the original crew came with either Type I or Type II bodies.
The first series, consisting of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, and the Klingon came on cards featuring artwork of the 5 characters. When Uhura was added, the artwork was modified and her picture added to the montage.
When the 2nd and 3rd series aliens were released, each wave had it's own newly designed card. Both had similar, alien planetscapes, but the 3rd series cards a littler taller.
Lastly, a warehouse find on the Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Klingon made these figures extremely common, and are often available at comic book stores through Diamond Previews.
14a. Star Trek Crew
Captain Kirk
Black pants, yellow shirt with 3 gold braids on each sleeve, silver foil insignia, black utility belt with blue phaser and communicator.
Mr. Spock
Black pants, blue shirt with 2 gold braids on each sleeve, silver foil insignia, black utility belt with blue phaser and communicator, and blue tricorder with strap.
Dr. McCoy "Bones"
Black pants, blue shirt with 2 gold braids on each sleeve, silver foil insignia, black utility belt with blue phaser and communicator, and blue tricorder with strap.
Mr. Scott "Scottie"
Black pants, red shirt with 2 gold braids on each sleeve, silver foil insignia, black utility belt with blue phaser and communicator.
Lt. Uhura
Black knee boots, brown tights, red dress with silver foil insignia and blue tricorder with strap.
14b. Star Trek Aliens
Klingon
Tall Black boots, brown tights, brown leather top with 2 gold stud at collar and black utility belt with red phaser and communicator.
Cheron
One white boot, one black boot, and a half black, half white unitard.
Keeper
Barefoot blue body with full length white robe with orange trim and collar.
Gorn
Tall black boots, brown tights, brown leather top with 2 gold stud at collar and black utility belt with red phaser and communicator. The Gorn has the same head as the Lizard(molded in brown) and the identical outfit and accessories of the Klingon.
Neptunian
Webbed green plastic boots and gloves, scaled green and red unitard with green webbing under arms.
Mugato
Barefoot orange body, orange pants with white fringe cuffs, green shirt with red "V" design, white fringe cuffs and black belt.
Talosian
Short orange boots, yellow unitard with black belt and black and gold leatherette collar. A 6" body.
Andorian
Tall brown boots, blue metallic unitard, leather vest, black belt and brown gloves.
Romulan
Tall brown boots, metallic unitard with integral black sash type vest and black arm cuffs, black utility belt with red phaser and communicator and gold plated helmet.
14c. Star Trek Playsets
Enterprise Bridge Playset
Mission to Gamma VI
Telescreen Console
15. Teen Titans
This is one of the harder lines to complete. Only 7" tall, they reflect the youthful stature of the characters. The Titan line represented a major change in the way Mego made gloves. These were soft plastic, and looked better than any other attempt. However, for a character like Speedy, the gloves make it impossible for him to realistically hold his bow. Wondergirl is the worst of the four, with a too large face, and bland plastic arms with no joints. Released in 1976, they weren't on the retail shelves very long. These were only available carded.
Aqualad
Soft blue boots and gloves, flesh colored, blue and red unitard with a sticker on the belt.
Kid Flash
Soft yellow boots with wings on the side, soft red gloves, red and yellow unitard with an embossed red flash on the chest.
Speedy
Soft yellow boots and gloves, flesh colored and red tights, red shirt, black belt with square white sticker, yellow hat with feather, bow, and quiver.
Wondergirl
Soft plastic blue boots with heels, red unitard decorated with gold and blue stars, gold belt and yellow necklace.
16. Waltons
Gee, another line based on a TV show. Just imagine the youthful glee of the happy youngster ripping open a birthday present hoping for a superhero and ending up with John Boy. These were first released in boxed two-packs, but towards the end some were released solo. The two packs were John Boy/Ellen; Mom/Pop, and Grandma/Grandpa.
Ellen
Black shoes, black tights, green and red plaid dress with white lace collar.
Grandma
Black shoes, black tights, blue, white and yellow floral print dress, full white apron.
Grandpa
Black dress shoes, blue denim overalls with blue suspenders, white and blue plaid shirt.
John Boy
Black dress shoes, blue denim overalls with blue suspenders, blue and red plaid shirt, blue denim cap with visor.
Mom
Black shoes, black tights, white, blue, brown patterned dress with 3 white buttons, half white apron.
Pop
Brown dress shoes, brown pants with brown suspenders, green and white plaid shirt.
Playsets and Vehicles included
Barn Family Truck
Farmhouse Playset Country Store
17. Wizard of Oz
Taking advantage of this perennial holiday favorite, Mego jumped on the bandwagon and produced a superior line of figures and playsets. There were 2 variations of the Scarecrow, one with real rooted hair, and the other with sculpted hair. The Munchkins were about 3" tall. End of run Wizard's and Dorothy's were sold in baggies.
Dorothy
Ruby slippers, white socks, white panties, blue plaid dress with white sleeves yellow bows in hair braids and picnic basket with plastic dog Toto.
Cowardly Lion
Brown paw shoes, unitard furry lion costume and medal for bravery.
Glinda, the Good Witch
Pink shoes, lacy pink and white dress, gold heart broach, gold magic wand with star tip and gold crown.
Munchkin: Dancer
Munchkin: Flower Girl
Munchkin: General
Munchkin: Mayor
Scarecrow
Brown boots, patchwork pants with straw cuffs and rope belt, shirt with yellow collar, straw cuffs, and tie down strings, brown hat and diploma.
Tin Man
Silver body suit, tin boots, leg, arm and chest pieces, heart sticker on chest and ax. (Note: Like the Knights' armor, the tin parts are sealed on the costume and are not removable.)
Wicked Witch of the West
Black shoes, black dress, black pointed hat and broom.
The Wizard of Oz
Black pointed shoes, white shirt, black and white striped outfit with green vest, 2 buttons and black bow tie, black jacket and black hat.
Playsets include
The Emerald City Munchkin Land
Witches Castle (Sears Exclusive)
The Emerald City
Playset came with a loose Wizard figure. Boxed Wizards are very rare, and were
only available for a brief time.
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